A model for analyzing the instructor's optimizing behavior patterns with respect to costs and benefits associated with the introduction and use of course evaluation is presented, modified, and extended. (Author/DE)

On many campuses, student ratings of courses and teachers are routinely given to instructors as feedback about their teaching. This review applies meta-analytic techniques to 30 studies of the effectiveness of student ratings feedback. The studies met the following criteria: (1) they used student ratings as the primary source of feedback; (2) they…

This report explores issues surrounding the present governance structure of teacher credentialing in California and considers alternative structures to improve governance in the teaching profession. The study discusses the present credentialing structure, credentialing problems, and criticisms of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, a body…

Issues for policymakers at the national and local authority levels concerning teacher appraisal are discussed, from the perspective of a local educational agency advisor in London, England. Teacher appraisal is one of the ways in which the plurality characterizing the English and Welsh education systems is being replaced by a national system. At…

The development of processes for considering student achievement data in the evaluation of teaching is discussed. As an alternative to the inappropriate and indefensible use of standardized test scores, the project on Expected Student Achievement (ESA) of the Kentucky Career Ladder Commission considered a management by objectives, or goal setting…

Abstracts are presented of research studies on various methods of teacher evaluation. The purpose of this study was to seek out those factors in evaluation programs that are necessary for enhancing teacher effectiveness. The research studies are organized by four categories: (1) status of teacher evaluation; (2) attributes of successful evaluation…

Dismissing incompetent tenured teachers is a difficult and time-consuming task. Contrary to popular opinion, however, that task is not impossible. Effective dismissal of incompetent teachers requires thorough, valid, and well-documented evaluation procedures, appropriate remediation efforts, and a fair hearing prior to dismissal. (TE)

If faculty are to interpret activities data collection and analysis as a positive means of reviewing their own accomplishments, assisting them in professional improvement, shedding light on load inequities, justifying financial reallocations and other things that are important to them, the data analysis process must reflect those concerns. (Author)

The purpose of this document is to serve as a resource on materials used for evaluation of teacher performance. Developed by the Kalamazoo Public Schools, it is a method for examining teacher performance in the form of the Teacher Performance Profile (TPP). The two major purposes of the TPP are to serve as a comprehensive system that provides…

This bibliography lists material published on teacher evaluation since June 1972. It includes listings of (a) 150 books, (b) 209 articles, and (c) 11 theses. A large number of the items in the first listing are in the ERIC system, in which case their ED number is included. Some of the topics covered include (a) performance based teacher education,…

The thesis of this document is that evaluation of teachers and administrators should include the identification of strengths and the furthering, developing, and extending of them. Evaluation is examined from the point of view of heads of schools, teachers, parents, and students and concrete steps toward a good evaluation are suggested. A…

Teaming is a step toward individualization or personalization of learning. Teams should be composed of from 3-6 teachers, one or more aids, student teachers if possible, and 60-150 students of varying chronological ages. The team training program should be designed to make all participants aware of changing expectations, and to build the skills…

The author advances two primary reasons for the failure of the American educational system with regard to student achievement: a) the lack of clearly specified educational goals and b) the failure of schools of education to teach aspiring teachers how to teach. To remedy the situation the author suggests two different sets of measurable goals, one…

This paper surveys research literature on teacher education in Canada and the United States in an attempt to describe and analyze the current situation and add some new directions to the field. In discussing the goals of teacher training programs, it is concluded that these goals are dependent on the goals in education, i.e., learning. Some…